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Udupi: DC Swaroopa TK warned that legal action will be taken against residential high-rise complexes that pollute water by failing to treat wastewater.”Residential complexes must manage and reuse wastewater through proper treatment. If untreated wastewater is discharged into rivers and streams, immediate legal action will be taken against those responsible,” she said.She was speaking while presiding over a meeting of Apartment Owners Association at the DC’s office in Manipal Thursday.With the rising number of apartments in the Udupi City Municipality area, more than 376 complexes are discharging wastewater into stormwater drains without treatment. Notices have been issued by the municipality.…
Madikeri: The Kodagu district Congress committee on Thursday held a protest march in Ponnampet condemning the implementation of VB-G RAM G Act by the Union govt. The protesters gathered in front of the Mahatma Gandhi circle and voiced their opposition, alleging that the new act will exploit the poor.Virajpet MLA AS Ponnanna flagged off the protest rally, in which Congress workers from across the district participated. “The BJP-led NDA govt abandoned the MNREGA scheme and renamed it to keep the poor as poor. The Union govt has no answer to the questions asked by Congress. India cannot be developed solely…
Pune: An elderly couple from Rahatani on Tuesday morning foiled a chain-snatching bid after the accused had already managed to snatch the woman’s gold chain worth Rs3.80 lakh, just a few metres from their residential building.Despite being dragged on the road, the woman did not release her grip on the metal ‘kada’ worn by the snatcher, helping her husband and passers-by nab the accused and hand him over to the Kalewadi police.Pune: Expressway Chaos, Helicopter Exit, ITI Revamp, Crime Crackdown And MoreSenior police inspector Rajendra Bahirat later visited the woman and felicitated her for her bravery.”The police arrested chain snatcher…
Panaji: Goa police on Thursday registered an FIR against Aarav Pharma, Santa Cruz, for allegedly cheating the directorate of health services (DHS) by supplying spurious snake anti-venom. TOI was the first to report the case.Deputy director of medicine at the DHS, Dr Saheen Saiyed, filed a complaint on behalf of the health department against the pharma company for supplying spurious lyophyllised (freeze-dried) snake anti-venom, thereby amounting to criminal breach of trust in govt procurement.Police said the accused person dishonestly misrepresented to the DHS that the pharmaceutical product was manufactured by Vins Bioproducts Pvt Ltd, and knowingly used infringed copies of…
AMBALA: The district police have achieved breakthrough in a firing and attempt-to-murder case registered at Mullana police station, with the arrest of three main accused. The action was carried out by the CIA Naraingarh team as part of a special campaign being run across the district to curb crime and apprehend wanted criminals.The arrested accused have been identified as Dharam Singh of village Kalalti; Hardik of Saha; and Mohit Kumar of village Phulel Majra, all in Ambala district.Chandigarh: HC Poll Petition, ₹5,700 Cr Water Project, Pocso Case Teacher Suspended And MoreAccording to police, the case is based on a complaint…
Lucknow: A series of activities took place at King George’s Medical University and Kalyan Singh Super Speciality Cancer Institute to promote awareness about early detection of cancer and healthy living on World Cancer Day.At KGMU’s new OPD, students from faculty of allied and healthcare sciences staged a street play, while quiz and poster competitions were also organised. Dean paramedical Prof K K Singh advised people to adopt drug-free and healthy lifestyle, stressing that awareness programmes helped detect cancer at early stages and treatment must start timely. Prof Rashmi Kushwaha, Dr Geetika Nanda and Dr Bhaskar Agarwal also shared key information…
In a shocking turn of events, a woman named Nishu Kumari has been taken into custody in Muzaffarpur, suspected of collaborating with her lover, Mantu Kumar, in the murder of her husband, Manoj Kumar. His lifeless body was discovered late Tuesday, sending ripples of horror through the community. Patna: A 29-year-old woman was arrested on Thursday for allegedly killing her 35-year-old husband with the help of her lover in Muzaffarpur district. The victim’s body was found lying in a pool of blood on a roadside on Tuesday night. Following the incident, the family of the deceased man filed a written…
Nagpur: The strike called by a section of bulk traders and commission agents in vegetables at the Kalamna Agricultural Produce Marketing Committee’s (APMC) yard from Thursday may disrupt supply and lead to rise in prices. Even as another section of traders and agents would be working, the strike is likely to leave an adverse impact, said sources.Neighbourhood vendors said common vegetables, which are in the range of Rs30 to Rs40 per kg, may reach Rs50 or beyond. “For example, tomatoes and peas, which are priced around Rs30 a kg, are quite likely to touch Rs40 at least. Drumsticks, which are…
Ranchi: The state is abuzz with political activity ahead of the civic body polls scheduled later this month, and more so after a doppelgänger of chief minister Hemant Soren entered the poll fray from Ward No. 52 of the Ranchi Municipal Council (RMC).Identified as Munna Lohar, this 52-year-old councillor candidate is counting on his accidental resemblance to secure a win in the upcoming civic polls. According to many, it is difficult to differentiate between Hemant and Munna at first glance.A resident of Hatia and a theatre artiste by profession, Munna entered the field on the last day of the nomination…
Varanasi: Encouraged by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Khelo India and Fit India campaigns, the Varanasi Municipal Corporation (VMC) will soon set up international-level basketball courts for men and women players at JP Mehta Inter College sports ground.Mayor Ashok Tiwari said that in view of the PM Modi’s resolve to ensure sports facilities for all and that every player should get equal opportunity, many initiatives have already been taken. Now, the needs of emerging basketball players will soon be addressed. “Emerging basketball talents looking for a good platform, the VMC is bringing an international-level court at the JP Mehta Inter College…